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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5 mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

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Merchants can use the service, called Multi-Channel Distribution, to send inventory to warehouses run by other logistics providers, other online marketplaces and even to physical stores to be put on shelves. mile route from a small warehouse to a Walmart retail store in Bentonville, Arkansas. days for general cargo vessels.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

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Late harvests are beginning the journey to your Thanksgiving table, via food processing plants and distribution centers. Christmas trees are also ready for pickup, but experienced truckers will remind you to clean your trailer thoroughly after hauling trees, especially if you plan to follow with a load of food-grade cargo.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

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It can positively impact the supply chain and its management, from point of origin to the place of distribution. Christoph Seitz is the Co-Owner of CFR Rinkens , a global leader in the shipping of commercial cargo, specializing in the containerized shipping of motor vehicles. Christoph Seitz. SupplyPike.

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

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. “I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” Last mile logistics is the final delivery from a distribution center to the customer.